SNCC Veterans Commemorate 60th Anniversary
From Ella Baker to John Lewis, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee made civil rights history. Its alumni celebrated 60 years since its founding.
Congressional Report Alleges Multiple Leading Baby Food Brands Tainted With Toxic Heavy Metals
Amid reports of tainted products being consumed by infants and toddlers, Congress and child advocates push to ensure the safety of packaged baby food.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley And Congressional Colleagues Unveil Bill To Support People Experiencing Hair Loss
Bill comes as Alopecia Areata Awareness Month ends.
Security Guard At Kroger Allegedly Shot And Killed Black Man After Confronting Him About Loud Music
Video shown in court Tuesday of security guard Gregory Livingston shooting Alvin Motley, Jr. at a Kroger fuel center in August.
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Tackle Violence With Community Investment
Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Cori Bush offer sweeping new measures.
Black Women Leaders Promote a Day of Action to Confirm Department of Justice Nominee Kristen Clarke
Black leaders urge the public to call their senators and support Clarke's confirmation as the Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ's Civil Rights Division ahead of Thursday's committee vote.
Andrew Brown Jr.’s Funeral Held Today in North Carolina
The Elizabeth City Father Is One of the Latest Victims of Police Violence Nationwide
Senate Hearing Addresses Student Loan Debt
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley testifies about pressures faced by millions.
Families of George Floyd, Daunte Wright Hold Emotional Press Conference in Minneapolis
Attorney Ben Crump brings loved ones together as trial continues for ex-officer accused in Floyd’s Death.
Biden-Harris Administration Tackling Gun Violence Epidemic
A series of executive actions were announced at the White House.
Tishaura Jones Wins Mayoral Race in St. Louis
She makes history as the first Black woman elected to lead the city.
You May Have Internet Access, But Millions Do Not
Those pushing for broadband access in underserved communities include the National Urban League and Rep. Jim Clyburn.
Easter Ritual: Poor People's Campaign Washes the Feet of Folks Struggling Economically
The event coincided with the Christian commemoration of Jesus’s Last Supper.
President Biden Unveils American Jobs Plan
The White House touts a proposal to fix infrastructure and create millions of "good’ jobs."
President Biden Makes First Round of Judicial Nominations
The diverse list includes multiple women, Black Americans and people of color.
Obama White House Alumni Uplift Students with 'Black Girl 44' Scholarship
The initiative benefits college women interning in politics and public service.
Trial Underway in Minneapolis for Ex-Police Officer Accused in George Floyd’s Death
Floyd’s family, legal team and activists call for swift justice.
President Biden Holds First Major Press Conference
POTUS covered the economy, immigration, voting rights, re-election and more.